A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4154289 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4156218 epoch_slot_no: 9018 block_no: 4154112 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2175 time: 2020-05-12 23:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7690ea9fb2358909739c56d4b0d48aced7cde35b41428cc0c7639656226649bcBlock Operator
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